Event Details

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This program is jointly presented by:

Date & Time

Thurs, November 7, 2013

5:00-7:45 pm

Location

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park

Speakers

C. Shawn Green (University of Wisconsin-Madison):

The Scientific Basis for Neurogaming

Adam Gazzaley (University of California - San Francisco):

The Applications of Neurogames

Jonathon Blow (Independent Game Developer, San Francisco):

Ethical Issues for Neurogames

Overview

Program Title:

Neurogaming – What’s Neuroscience and Ethics Got to Do with It?

Video games are increasingly in the news. Teenagers are fighting virtual wars, three-year olds are learning language, and senior citizens are playing games in the hope of improving their memory. Rapid advances in brain research are also enabling neuroscientists, in collaboration with game developers, to develop games that contribute to observable educational and therapeutic innovations. While potentially beneficial, it is important to ask about the ethical and social implications associated with the merging of neuroscience with game development and use. Join an expert panel in exploring advances in neurogaming and what it may mean for all of us as we learn more about the brain.

There is no need to print your ticket. Check-in only requires your name.

Thursday, November 7, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 7:45 PM (PST)

Organizer

The Center for Ethics in Science and Technology

The mission of the Center for Ethics in Science and Technology is to foster science in the public interest by promoting awareness, understanding, and discussion of the ethical implications of new developments in science and technology. To carry out its mission, the Center promotes more informed policy development and ethical decision-making on the part of individuals and institutions through education, outreach, and scholarly forums.